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Your Shortcut to... Australia's civics crisis
Young Australians’ understanding of civics and how democracy works is at a 20-year low - and it’s got educators worried because we’re living in a time of mis and disinformation that our young people are consuming every day online. So in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll look at Aussies' working knowledge of democracy, what’s being done to fill the gaps, and how our Squiz Kids Newshounds program is helping… You can take part in our 2025 audience survey here:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QJ93HRP Squiz Recommends: Looking: Squiz Kids’ Newshounds program - share it with any educators in your life that you think would be interested... Listening: And while we’re at it, Squiz Kids also has a podcast series about Civics that’s a great introduction to the topic for kids… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1763Trump and Putin plan for peace, and the loss of the semi-colon
Tuesday, 20 May: Trump and Putin plan for peace; Qantas is in court; A turnaround in Bradfield; And the loss of the semi-colon... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. You can take part in our 2025 audience survey here. Find out more about Squiz Kids' Newshounds program here. Here's more info on Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S7 Ep 1762Trump and Putin schedule a call, and the Eurovision winner is crowned
Monday, 19 May: Trump and Putin schedule a call; The final votes are counted; Improving our kids' media literacy; And the Eurovision winner is crowned... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. Find out more about Squiz Kids' Newshounds program here. Take a look at the Eurovision gallery (sparkles guaranteed...) here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S7 Ep 1761Putin passes on peace talks, and a cake for world baking day
Friday, 16 May: Putin passes on peace talks; A juror is dismissed in Erin Patterson's trial; The Greens get a new leader; And a cake for world baking day... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. SPONSORED: For more information about Y Careers and its programs, visit https://ycareers.org.au/. Find the recipe for chocolate cake here. You can eat it as you check out Daði Freyr’s 2020 hit Think About Things... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Your Shortcut to... Australia at Eurovision
For the past 10 years, Australia has taken part in the extravaganza that is the Eurovision Song Contest. It’s an annual competition held, not surprisingly, in Europe, so it’s a long way from home - but we’ve somehow become right at home in it… So in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll look at what the contest is all about, how Australia came to be a part of it, and we’ll give you a run down of the acts to keep an ear out for this year… Squiz Recommends: Reading: This entertaining summary by the BBC of the songs and performers in this year’s contest. It’s called Witchcraft, innuendo and moody goth boys: Your guide to all 37 Eurovision songs, and if that title doesn’t grab you, we don’t know what will. Watching: The official video clip for Go-Jo’s Milkshake Man so you can support Australia’s tenth go-round at the competition… if you like it. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1760The Menendez brothers are resentenced, and Eurovision kicks off
Thursday, 15 May: The Menendez brothers are resentenced; Albanese meets Subianto; McIlroy heads down under; And Eurovision kicks off... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. SPONSORED: For more tips on making your home energy efficient and saving money on your power bills, visit Origin Energy's podcast So Watt? here. You can read the interview with Go-Jo here and watch the Milkshake Man music video here. And here's a nice piece about locals in his hometown, WA's Manjimup, getting behind him. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S7 Ep 1759The UN makes a ruling on MH17, and Cannes cracks down
Wednesday, 14 May: The UN makes a ruling on MH17; Trump heads to the Middle East; The Aussie Test team shapes up; And Cannes cracks down... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. You can read up about Virat Kohli here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Your Shortcut to... the conflict over Kashmir
After decades of relative peace, India and Pakistan have resumed fighting over Kashmir - an area at the foothills of the Himalayas that’s at the centre of a dispute between the 2 countries. The region has a long and complicated history, so in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across how the conflict started, why Kashmir is back in the headlines, and why US President Bill Clinton once called it “perhaps the most dangerous place in the world”… Squiz Recommends: Reading: This map along with this article about each side’s military capabilities will help you to understand the boundaries and what’s at stake in the conflict. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1758The new Cabinet is revealed, and a mind-bending piece of art
Tuesday, 13 May: The PM settles his new Cabinet; The US and China hit pause on tariffs; ANZ has a new boss; and a mind-bending piece of art SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. Here's a link to the Revivification exhibit details The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S7 Ep 1757The political shuffling continues, and some no-go baby names
Monday, 12 May: The political shuffling continues; India and Pakistan's truce is on the rocks; A Soviet-era shock; And some no-go baby names... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Test your news knowledge with the Squiz Quiz of April
It's time for another episode of the Squiz Quiz! This time our Content Manager Nicoletta Hay is making her podcast debut, to take on quiz regular Claire Kimball. Can you outdo our experts in the studio when it comes to your news knowledge from April? Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home: The quiz has 10 questions. Each question is worth 1 point (for a total of 10). The final round is worth a maximum of 5 points - Andrew will read 5 quotes about a news story - the faster you identify the story, the more points you get! The final score is out of a possible 15 points.
S7 Ep 1756A new Pope is chosen, and a ragu recommendation
Friday, 9 May: A new pope is chosen; A verdict in the Cassius Turvey murder; More political shuffling after the election; And a ragu recommendation... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. Check out what a collection of 1,035 official Minion-themed items looks like here. You can find the porcini ragu recipe here. And read up on the video game Blue Prince here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Your Shortcut to... Critical minerals
Critical minerals have been in the news a lot lately, particularly in relation to world conflicts and trade deals, so in this Squiz Shortcut we thought we’d take a look at what they are, what they’re used for, and why they’re considered to be critical… Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article in The Conversation explains the US-Ukraine minerals deal if you’d like to know what’s been agreed between them. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1755Tensions erupt between India and Pakistan, and Valerie's happy ending
Thursday, 8 May: Tensions erupt between India and Pakistan; The conclave begins; WA nabs a new NRL team; And Valerie's happy ending... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. SPONSORED: For more tips on making your home energy efficient and saving money on your power bills, visit Origin Energy's podcast So Watt? here. You can read up on the background to the crisis in Kashmir here. And check out some of the candidates being considered as the new Pope here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S7 Ep 1754A mushroom meal witness testifies, and a Met Gala spectacular
Wednesday, 7 May: A mushroom meal witness testifies; The Senate gets a shake-up; A social media ban for Kiwi kids; And a Met Gala spectacular... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Telstra Business Technology Centre and discover how technology can transform your business. Learn more here. SPONSORED: For more tips on making your home energy efficient and saving money on your power bills, visit Origin Energy's podcast So Watt? here. Here's a link to the Squiz Kids civics series. The link to the eSafety Commissioner's call for social media ban submissions is here. Here's a link to a gallery of all the Met Gala looks. And Anthony Pratt's ... unique look is here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Your Shortcut to... the election result
Well, here we are on the flip side - Labor has been returned to government in a resounding win over the Coalition, which is staring down the barrel of its worst-ever election result. So to wrap up our Shortcuts series on the 2025 election, we'll get you across why it was notable, and what it means for the shape of the next parliament. And we'll take Ask The Squiz for another trot around the park with some great questions about what the result means and what comes next. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1753Taking stock of an election shock, and a mega moose migration
Tuesday, 6 May: Taking stock of an election shock; A plan for Alcatraz; The Met Gala is almost upon us; And a mega moose migration... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Telstra Business Technology Centre and discover how technology can transform your business. Learn more here. SPONSORED: For more information about how to claim your free subscription - and to view the terms and conditions - visit mumsandco.com.au/squiz. If you want to join us as a Podcaster and News Writer, here's the job ad for more info. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S7 Ep 1752A result for the ages, and snake bites for a cause
Monday, 5 May: A result for the ages; Prince Harry offers an olive branch; An investing guru retires; And snake bites for a cause... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. SPONSORED: For more information about how to claim your free subscription - and to view the terms and conditions - visit mumsandco.com.au/squiz. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Telstra Business Technology Centre and discover how technology can transform your business. Learn more here. If you want to join us as a Podcaster and News Writer, here's the job ad for more info. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S7 Ep 1751It's almost election time, and an adorable vulture
Friday, 2 May: It's almost election time; a change at the White House; The Women's State of Origin kicks off; And an adorable vulture... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. SPONSORED: You can find The Parenthood and Future Women's podcast about Australia's childcare crisis - called At What Cost? - here. You can check out the interactive 'seats to watch' map here, learn about how to vote guides here, and find your nearest democracy sausage location here. Watch the cute vulture video here - you know you want to... Check out the zucchini and mozzarella toastie here - and here's a similar written recipe version. Here's some info on the movie Sinners that Andrew really liked... And if you want to join us as a Podcaster and News Writer, here's the job ad for more info. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Your Shortcut to... Week 5 of the election campaign
Can you believe it - polling day in the 2025 federal election is almost here... Over the past 5 weeks, we've taken you through the notable twists and turns of the campaign, and it's now time to wrap it up and make sense of it all. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across the policies and politics of that each side has announced, and what it will take to lock in our next government. And in our last Ask The Squiz of the campaign, we're talking seats, snacks and (multiple) screens... Speaking of Ask The Squiz - we're thinking of keeping it going... If you want us to answer more stuff, let us know by dropping us a line at [email protected] Squiz Recommends: Reading: The AEC's guide to help you navigate your options for voting Email us: Send us your questions about the election to [email protected]. You can ask us anything about politics, how the government works, whatever’s on your mind, and we'll pick the top few to answer next week. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1750Inflation hits its target, and a winning screech
Thursday, 1 May: Inflation hits its target; Trump marks 100 days in office; The Wallabies welcome a new coach; And a winning screech... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Mums & Co. and claim your free, 12-month membership - and read the terms and conditions - here. SPONSORED: For more tips on making your home energy efficient and saving money on your power bills, visit Origin Energy's podcast So Watt? here. Here's a link to our shortcut on underlying inflation Check out the excellent gull costumes here. And if you want to join us as a Podcaster and News Writer, here's the job ad for more info. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S7 Ep 1749Erin Patterson's trial begins, and a climber's conundrum
Wednesday, 30 April: Erin Patterson's trial begins; Canadians elect their new PM; A major day in history; And a climber's conundrum... SPONSORED: For more information about the federal election - including where your nearest polling station is - visit aec.gov.au SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Mums & Co. and claim your free, 12-month membership - and read the terms and conditions - here. You can watch an interview with a couple of people who came to Australia after the Fall of Saigon here. And if you want to join us as a Podcaster and News Writer, here's the job ad for more info. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Your Shortcut to... what happens in the conclave
Following the death of Pope Francis, the papal conclave - where Catholic cardinals gather to elect a new leader - will soon begin. It’s a ritual that’s highly secretive, and the outcome will be pivotal for the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what happens in the conclave, who’s in the running to be the next pontiff, and why the choice is important for the direction of the Church and the huge influence it has throughout the world. Squiz Recommends: Watching: The movie Conclave. It’s a fictional account of what happens during the conclave, but it gives a good insight into it all and the politicking that goes on. And, no spoilers, but there’s a big twist at the end. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1748The Bondi Junction inquest begins; and secrets of the hard-boiled egg
Tuesday, 29 April: The Bondi Junction inquest begins; Charges are laid in Vancouver; An ap-peeling technique; And rock'n'roll legends... SPONSORED: For more information about the federal election - including where your nearest polling station is - visit aec.gov.au The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S7 Ep 1747A symbolic meeting, and a little dog's big tale
Monday, 28 April: A symbolic meeting in Rome; Counting down to the election; Another win for Wrexham; And a little dog's big tale... SPONSORED: To find out more about At What Cost? - the new podcast series from The Parenthood and Future Women, click here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Your Shortcut to... Week 4 of the federal election campaign
Between the death of Pope Francis, Trump's tariffs, and back-to-back long weekends, it’s fair to say the election campaign has been fighting for air time this week, but don’t worry if you’ve tuned out over the past few days - that’s where we come in. So in this Squiz Shortcut we're here to bring you up to speed with the latest policy announcements, what happened in the third debate, and what the polls are saying. Squiz Recommends: Reading: The AEC's guide to help you navigate your options for voting Email us: Send us your election-related questions to [email protected]. You can ask us anything about politics, how the government works, whatever’s on your mind, and we'll pick a few to answer next week. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1746A tariff turnaround, and an ANZAC biscuit to savour
Thursday, 24 April: A tariff turnaround; Getting a headstart on voting; Vale to a cricket legend; And an ANZAC biscuit to savour... SPONSORED: For more tips on making your home energy efficient and saving money on your power bills, visit Origin Energy's podcast So Watt? here. You can find out about what's happening in your capital city for Anzac Day here, and get up to speed on the ABC's coverage here. There's a good Keith Stackpole obituary here. For a tasty treat - you can find Mrs K's Anzac Day biscuit recipe here. And if you want to join us as a Podcaster and News Writer, here's the job ad for more info. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S7 Ep 1745Planning a Pope's farewell, and some boozy chimpanzees
Wednesday, 23 April: Planning a Pope's farewell; Albanese and Dutton face off; The Academy's new rules; And some boozy chimpanzees... SPONSORED: You can find out more about Adobe's Authenticity in the Age of AI study here. SPONSORED: To find out more about At What Cost? - the new podcast series from The Parenthood and Future Women, click here. If you want to see some of the names in the mix to become the next Pope, we'll point you to this article. You can find our Squiz Shortcut to Oscars campaigns here. Check out the boozy chimpanzee dinner party here. If you're interested in heading to Galah's Regional Photography Prize awards in Armidale on 2 May, you can email us at [email protected] to enter the draw, or buy tickets here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Your shortcut to... the Canadian election
Canada is about to go to the polls after its new PM, Mark Carney, called a snap election. Faced with a stagnant economy, cost of living issues and a trade war with the US, Canadians will decide who steers them through what looks like it’ll be a challenging time… In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across the key issues going into the election, who the candidates are, and why many people around the world will be watching the results closely. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This guide to who's who in the running for Canada's next prime minister Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1744Tributes flow for the Pope, and a brief band bust-up
Tuesday, 22 April: Tributes for the Pope; An Aussie faces jail in Russia; Piastri sets a new record; And The Who's who of drama... SPONSORED: You can find out more about Adobe's Authenticity in the Age of AI study here. Here's a gallery of the Pope's life in pictures, and you can read more about the Melbourne bishop Mykola Bychok here. If you're interested in heading to Galah's Regional Photography Prize awards in Armidale on 2 May, you can email us at [email protected] to enter the draw, or buy tickets here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Your Shortcut to... Week 3 of the federal election campaign
In the words of the great Bon Jovi, we're halfway there (until polling day that is). In our Squiz Shortcut to Week 3 of the election campaign, we’ll get you across the big housing policies announced by the 2 major parties, why Russia has entered the chat, as well as the issues covered in the second leaders’ debate. And we have some more excellent questions from Squizers in Ask The Squiz including one on how preferential voting works. How's that for some sizzle... Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article from Domain goes into the details of the housing policies announced by the 2 major parties Reading: Here’s the link to the AEC guide to costs for the 2022 federal election Email us: Send us your questions about the election to [email protected]. You can ask us anything about politics, how the government works, whatever’s on your mind, and we'll pick the top few to answer next week. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1743Russia dominates the debate, and a fancy fish pie
Thursday, 17 April: Russia dominates the debate; More drama in the US security team; A peek at Flinders' letters; And a fish pie for Easter... SPONSORED: You can find out more about Telstra's Business Technology Centres here. SPONSORED: For more useful tips, visit Origin Energy's podcast So Watt? here. You can watch a replay of the leaders debate here, or read a recap here. If the Neil Perry fish pie recipe is something you're keen on, check it out here. And you can take a look at Line of Duty, the binge-worthy British cop show, here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S7 Ep 1742Russia becomes a campaign issue, and a large act of nature
Wednesday, 16 April: Russia becomes a campaign issue; A US deportation dispute; Our new basketball star; And a large act of nature... SPONSORED: You can find out more about Telstra's Business Technology Centres here. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Adobe's Authenticity in the Age of AI study here. SPONSORED: To find out more about At What Cost? - the new podcast series from The Parenthood and Future Women, click here. Here are some of Georgia Amoore's highlights. And here's the video of the elephants at San Diego Zoo. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Your Shortcut to... South Korea's political turmoil
Months of political upheaval in South Korea have come to a head recently with the impeachment and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, following his attempt to invoke martial law last December. A snap election has been called, but the country’s economic and social challenges mean the crisis is far from over. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll cover what’s been happening, where things stand going into the election, and what comes next. Squiz Recommends: Reading: If you’d like to go deeper into South Korea’s social and political challenges, this article published in The Conversation is a good explainer Watching/Listening: Remember this? Professor Robert Kelly - aka BBC Dad - is still providing analysis on Korean politics, and he gives a little update on his daughter (who’s now 12) in this interview about Yoon’s presidency… Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1741A celebrity space mission, and some big names at Coachella
Tuesday, 15 April: A celebrity space mission; More deadly Russian strikes; Rory finishes the story; And some big names at Coachella... SPONSORED: You can find out more about Telstra's Business Technology Centres here. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Adobe's Authenticity in the Age of AI study here. SPONSORED: To find out more about At What Cost? - the new podcast series from The Parenthood and Future Women, click here. Find the replay of the historic Blue Origin space flight here. Here's a good wrap of Lady Gaga's Coachella set, you can watch THE Brian May performing at Coachella here, and check out a gallery of the celebrity festival fashions here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S7 Ep 1740Housing policies take centre stage, and a new use for potatoes
Monday, 14 April: Housing policies take centre stage; A tragedy in Goulburn; Trump's backtrack on tech; And a new use for potatoes... SPONSORED: You can find out more about Telstra's Business Technology Centres here. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Adobe's Authenticity in the Age of AI study here. SPONSORED: For more information about the federal election - including where your nearest polling station is - visit aec.gov.au You can check out some of the egg alternatives for Easter decorating here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
The Squiz Quiz of March
It's time for our most exciting episode of the Squiz Quiz yet! Kate Watson is back for another crack at seeing if anyone can beat our dominant champ Claire Kimball, while Quizmaster Andrew Williams just tries to hold on to some semblance of control. Can you outdo our experts in the studio? Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home: The quiz has 10 questions. Each question is worth 1 point (for a total of 10). The final round is worth a maximum of 5 points - Andrew will read 5 quotes about a news story - the faster you identify the story, the more points you get! The final score is out of a possible 15 points. PS: Here's the link to the tree of the year Andrew mentiones
S7 Ep 1739The US and China face off, and some perfect pancakes
Friday, 11 April: The US and China face off; An Australian teen faces terror charges; The Masters get underway; And some perfect pancakes... SPONSORED: To find out more about At What Cost? - the new podcast series from The Parenthood and Future Women, click here. You can check out the very cute videos of (future golf stars...?) Poppy McIlroy here and Sammy Spieth here. If you've got a hankering for pancakes, these fluffy ricotta ones will hit the spot. And if you want to look into the Jackbox party pack, we'll point you here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Your Shortcut to... Week 2 of the federal election campaign
It's Week 2 and we're into the swing of the election campaign, but it's been an unusual one with US President Donald Trump's tariffs announcement dominating the agenda. So we'll get you across how that intersects, along with the Coalition's work-from-home backflip and the focus on Labor's handling of the economy. And we have some excellent questions from Squizers in our reboot of Ask The Squiz - this week they're about the debates, how we know what the leaders say is true, and campaign gaffes. Squiz Recommends: Email us: Send us your questions about the election to [email protected]. You can ask us anything about politics, how the government works, whatever’s on your mind, and we'll pick the top few to answer next week. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1738Investigating a tourism tragedy, and a superstar's heading our way
Thursday, 10 April: Investigating a tourism tragedy; Trump dumps some tariffs; Another new sprint star; And a superstar's heading our way... SPONSORED: For useful tips about how to save on your power bill, visit Origin Energy's podcast - So Watt? - here. You can read more about the Milnesium tardigradum (try saying that 3 times fast...) and see some close-ups here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S7 Ep 1737Recession talk strikes, and highs and lotuses
Wednesday, 9 April: Recession talk strikes; Albanese and Dutton face off, Extinct wolves make a comeback; And highs and lotuses... SPONSORED: For useful tips about how to save on your power bill, visit Origin Energy's podcast - So Watt? - here. You can read more about the doctors' strike in NSW here. You can see a video and read more about the Dire wolf cubs here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Your Shortcut to... Trump's Liberation Day tariffs
Last week, US President Donald Trump revealed his plan to ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ by imposing tariffs on almost all imports to the US. There's a bit to make sense of, so in this Squiz Shortcut we'll look at how the world has reacted, what the markets are doing, and what the tariffs mean for us in Australia. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This ABC article that explains the maths behind Trump’s tariffs formula Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1736A bad day on the Aussie stock market, and a box office sensation
Tuesday, 8 April: Global markets take a hit; A painful anniversary approaches; A lifeline for Star; And mining for success... SPONSORED: For useful tips about how to save on your power bill, visit Origin Energy's podcast - So Watt? - here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S7 Ep 1735Trump's tariffs cause market mayhem, and British slang has its moment
Monday, 7 April: Trump's tariffs cause market mayhem; The campaign continues; Time to check your passwords; And British slang has its moment... SPONSORED: For useful tips about how to save on your power bill, visit Origin Energy's podcast - So Watt? - here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S7 Ep 1734Trump's tariffs are revealed, and an unusual lemon
Friday, 4 April: Trump's tariffs are revealed; A big ruling in South Korea; Secrets of the spy world go on show; And a lemony pasta... Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does not go to Squiz Kids...). You can take a look at some of the MI5 exhibits here. If you're now in the mood for lemony pasta, here's a good recipe. And you can find out more about Shonda Rhimes' latest show, The Residence - featuring a Kylie cameo - here. SPONSORED: For useful tips about how to save on your power bill, visit Origin Energy's podcast - So Watt? - here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Your Shortcut to... The Aussie federal election: Setting the scene
It's game on for the political parties and independent candidates across Australia. And it's game on for you - the voter - as you seek to make sense of things and decide who's best to take the reins of our federal government for the next 3 years. Over the coming weeks, we're going to prod and probe the big issues and policies in this election Shortcuts series, and we're keen to get your questions too... To start with, we're going to help you get your bearings to understand what the Albanese Labor Government needs to do to hang onto power, and what it will take to get the Coalition over the line. Squiz Recommends: Email us: Send us your questions about the election to [email protected]. You can ask us anything about politics, how the government works, whatever’s on your mind, and we'll pick the top few to answer next week. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1733It's Liberation Day for Trump, and a battle of the creepy crawlies
Thursday, 3 April: It's Liberation Day for Trump; The rain continues in Queensland; Vale Val Kilmer; And a battle of the creepy crawlies... Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does not go to Squiz Kids...). You might like to flick through this gallery of Val Kilmer's life in pictures over your morning coffee. And you can find out more about the Invertebrate of the Year competition here. SPONSORED: For useful tips about how to save on your power bill, visit Origin Energy's podcast - So Watt? - here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S7 Ep 1732Trump's tariffs take off, and a very golden rabbit
Wednesday, 2 April: Trump's tariffs take off; Myanmar's military blocks aid; Home prices soar; And a very golden rabbit... Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does not go to Squiz Kids...). And you can check out our Squiz Shortcut on the global chocolate crisis here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Your Shortcut to... Myanmar's civil war
A major earthquake has struck Myanmar, but as rescuers try to reach people in the rubble, the military has continued to carry out airstrikes against pro-democracy groups in a civil war that started in 2021. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll cover the background to the conflict, who’s involved, and how the relationship between the US and Russia could impact the country’s future. Squiz Recommends: Watching: The movie The Lady tells the story of Aung San Suu Kyi - you can rent it on YouTube or buy it on Apple TV. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1731Flooding in outback Queensland, and don't try this at home...
Tuesday, 1 April: Flooding in outback Queensland; Another Chinese ship is spotted; Kerr's cleared for a comeback; And don't try this at home... Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does not go to Squiz Kids...). If you haven't been watching and want to get up to speed with Parker Posey's accent in White Lotus, we'll point you here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.